Overview
Dr. Robert Clifford grew up in Charleston, SC. After graduating from Furman University, Robert completed medical school and pediatric residency training at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). Dr. Clifford joined the practice in 1999 and is a Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics at MUSC. He served as the Chairman of Pediatrics at both Roper and St. Francis Hospitals from 2009 to 2013. Dr. Clifford is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Clifford is involved in his church and in the community. He serves as an elder and as worship leader at Calvary Lutheran Church and is actively involved in short-term medical mission work. Over the past several years, he has led medical teams into Thailand, China, Burma, Jordan and Iraq with Remember - a Charleston-based organization whose ministry is to the persecuted church. Dr. Clifford's humanitarian work has been recognized on a global scale by Save the Children who awarded him a REAL Award in 2013. Robert enjoys making music, jogging and spending time with his wife, Tiffannie, and their two daughters: Lauren and Anna.
His clinical expertise encompasses Gliomatosis Cerebri, Obesity in Children, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Delayed Growth.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles and participating in 10 clinical trials.
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Locations
2067 Charlie Hall Boulevard, 2067 Charlie Hall Boulevard, Charleston, SC 29414
Clinical Research
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Dr. Elizabeth Mack is a pediatric critical care physician interested in quality improvement and patient safety. Dr. Mack was raised in South Carolina and did most of her training here, and did her pediatric critical care fellowship at Cincinnati Children's. In Cincinnati, she also earned her Masters of Science with a focus in biostatistics, epidemiology, and informatics. She is very active in leadership roles with the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Society of Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Mack is passionate about child health advocacy, global health, education, and patient/family engagement. Dr. Mack is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, Sepsis, and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). Dr. Mack is currently accepting new patients.
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M. Millicent W. Peterseim, M.D. is a Professor at the Storm Eye Institute at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina. She is the Bruce Pratt Endowed Chair for International Ophthalmology. Dr. Peterseim's major clinical interests and responsibilities include pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus and international ophthalmology. Prior to receiving her medical degree from Washington University Medical School, Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, Dr. Peterseim graduated from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. Her internship in family and community medicine took place at Duke University Medical Center. Following her internship, Dr. Peterseim completed her residency in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of North Carolina Hospital in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She then returned to Duke to complete her fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus at the Duke University Eye Center.Prior to joining MUSC in 1999, Dr. Peterseim was assistant professor of ophthalmology at Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania and was in private practice at Park Ophthalmology in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. She has given numerous lectures and presentations nationally, published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and made contributions to several textbooks.Dr. Peterseim is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) and is actively involved in community outreach efforts to further increase awareness about and support for proper vision screening for all children, especially those in the preschool and early school-aged years. She has collaborated with the National Children's Hospital in Costa Rica to determine genetic determinates of hereditary retinal disease and worked to improve eye care in India, Ethiopia and Belize in collaboration with Orbis International and the Belize Council for the Visually Impaired. Dr. Peterseim is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amblyopia, Strabismus, Astigmatism, and Esotropia. Dr. Peterseim is currently accepting new patients.
Carol Wagner, MD, specializes in Neonatology, and Pediatrics. Dr. Wagner is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Premature Infant, and Preeclampsia.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Robert Clifford
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Is Dr. Robert Clifford a top-rated expert for Gliomatosis Cerebri?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert Clifford is classified as an Experienced expert for Gliomatosis Cerebri, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Robert Clifford specialize in?
While Dr. Robert Clifford is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Gliomatosis Cerebri, Obesity in Children, and Pediatric Myocarditis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Robert Clifford participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Robert Clifford has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gliomatosis Cerebri. You can view a list of Dr. Robert Clifford's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Robert Clifford accept my insurance?
Dr. Robert Clifford accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-573-2535 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Delayed GrowthDr. Clifford isExperienced. Learn about Delayed Growth.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Clifford isExperienced. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Clifford isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Clifford isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.